SEZ "Alga" development directions were discussed in Ishimbay

At a meeting of the supervisory board in Ishimbay, the Deputy Prime Minister—Minister of Industry, Energy and Innovation of Bashkortostan Alexander Sheldyaev reported on the main directions of development of the SEZ "Alga."

The special economic zone covers 763 hectares of territory in five sites in the Ishimbay, Sterlitamak, and Ufa districts. Construction of engineering infrastructure for residents continues there.

In 2024, a new production facility was opened on the territory of the SEZ "Alga" - the plant for the production of electrical equipment "Ufimets." By the end of the year, they also intend to launch the first line to produce paints and plastic for road markings of the company "Azimut." Alexander Sheldyaev noted that the leading indicators of the development of the special economic zone demonstrate good dynamics. In the first half of 2024, the volume of investment in production development increased by 2.2 times compared to last year, and the total revenue of residents increased by 2.7 times. As of July 1, 2024, companies have already launched their production facilities and produced goods worth 2.1 billion rubles.

“In July 2024, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia published a rating of the effectiveness of the country's special economic zones. According to this document, the Alga SEZ was recognized as effective by the end of 2023 and took 11th place among 25 industrial and production zones,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

The territory planned for inclusion in the Alga SEZ in the Ufa region provides for the placement of three residents with a potential investment volume of more than 6 billion rubles and the creation of 480 jobs.

In addition, on the instructions of the Head of Bashkortostan, the republic has prepared a roadmap for further expansion of the special economic zone through new sites in Agidel and Salavat. The republic will determine the pool of potential residents and prepare a corresponding application to the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

Author: Azat Gizzatullin